Hardy in History: A Study in Literary Sociology by Peter Widdowson
Hardy in History: A Study in Literary Sociology

Peter Widdowson

Hardy in History: A Study in Literary Sociology

Peter Widdowson

274 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

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For readers fascinated by the intricate dance between literature and society, Hardy in History: A Study in Literary Sociology by Peter Widdowson is a captivating exploration that will reveal the hidden forces that shape our understanding of literary giants like Thomas Hardy, offering a fresh perspective on the masterful author's enduring legacy.

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First published in 1989, this study investigates Hardy not so much in terms of his novels but as he has been constituted as a major figure in English literature. Using Hardy as a case-study, it looks at how a 'great writer' is produced in sociolog...

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